Tooth abnormalities in congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2013 Feb;115(2):e52-62. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2012.07.433. Epub 2012 Sep 28.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to present a literature review and case series report of tooth abnormalities in congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face (CIL-F).

Methods: Four typical cases of CIL-F are presented. Tooth abnormalities in CIL-F documented in the English literature are also reviewed. The clinical and radiological features of tooth abnormalities are summarized.

Results: In total, 21 cases with tooth abnormalities in CIL-F were retrieved for analysis. Accelerated tooth formation and eruption (17 cases), macrodontia (9 cases), and root hypoplasia (8 cases) were observed in CIL-F.

Conclusion: Tooth abnormalities including accelerated tooth formation or eruption, macrodontia, and root hypoplasia are common in CIL-F.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Facial Asymmetry / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical / diagnosis*
  • Tooth Abnormalities / diagnosis*
  • Young Adult